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ui Homer would be m ofo j proud... ...the special section 'TTtrr may not be as long, but it covers all the Homecoming fun. See Special Section.. ft . ii Wednesday, October 15, 1997 www.weber.edusignpost Volume 60 Number 16 Trustees discuss changes on By Patrick Parkinson campus affairs editor-The Signpost A representative told Weber State University's Board of Trustees, Tuesday, that Browning Center construction is on schedule and should be completed by the end of January, 1999. The board later questioned Steve Rackham, director of architectural services, about sidewalk construction in the plaza between the student services and Shepherd Union buildings. The project, scheduled for completion over a year ago, had a setback when a contractor error produced a sidewalk that did not meet ADA requirements, he said. Rackham said a delay in the completion of the artwork which lines the sidewalk has, however, been the main problem for the completion of t p. L WSU raises By Joe Bartenhagen news editor-The Signpost When Utah Gov. Mike Leavitt visited the Weber State University campus Oct. 2, it was to promote his vision of the future of higher education in the state. Part of that vision, formed by the governor's desire to meld technology with education, is the advent of WSU Online. The WSU Online program enables students to take classes from the privacy of their own homes, offering over 20 courses for students during the fall quarter. Even more will be offered next quarter, and it is a concept that has raised a concern on campus: will the online experience interfere with the traditional educational experience? "It's not the answer to our educational problems." said English professor Brad Roshaar. "The Virtual inside post news see page 2&3 "The change will help students get a two-yeor degree in two years." David Eisler the project. Later, board member Doug Holmes raised four academic items in need of the board's approval. The items included the need for a minor in Slavic studies, a name change for the associates degree in the nursing program, WSU's relationship with the Applied Technology Center and a revision along general education lines for the bachelor of science degree. U-UU i rati questions University is a good way of getting information to people, but I guess that I'm a humanist; you need that human touch. . . I'm more nostalgic than phobic."Roghaar equated the online class-. room experience with a time when he, because of a power failure, had to teach in a dark classroom. "I couldn't do it. . . 1 was stumbling over my words," he said. For Raj Kumar, professor of communication. WSU Online has raised questions about the human touch of editorial see pege 4 The nursing program feels changing the name of its associates degree to associate of applied science will assist students needing licensure pending graduation. "The change will help students get a two-year degree in two years," WSU provost, David Eisler said. The other degree-related change finds the science department requesting a bachelor of science degree require a bit more exposure to science 9'' ' - si. , .!X v i 'i i ; ' . ft i Pl k.. I - f.ivC ' t H , about human touch of teaching teaching. "I have some problems with it in terms of social interaction," Kumar said. "Are we going to create a society that is fragmented? What happens to this face-to-face interaction? There's something that's missing there." Kumar said it is the solitary nature of the online educational experience that troubles him most about the new program, and that it hints at the passing of a time when people, as part of society as a whole, were able to tune-in to a "national" experience. "There are some moments when everyone shares the same emotions, like with the moon landing in 1969. Those moments have become few and far between," he said. Kumar said his advice for dealing with this new technology is to not go away from it. but to be mindful of ils origins and implications. Homecoming . . . page 7 campus classes. The board discussed foreign language requirements, which differentiate a BA from a BS. Changes were approved allowing the BS degree the same differentiation, but science related.WSU President Paul H. Thompson began the board's first meeting of fall quarter thanking Gov. Michael O. Leavitt for his Oct. 2 visit which discussed the Western Governors University. He acknowledged an award presented to WSU's manufacturing engineering technology program from the Society of Manufacturing Engineers.He said the $170,000 award is the second-largest presented to a university by the SME this year. See Board page 3 First fall of the season... The first snow of the year covered the mountain tops above the WSU campus. The light snow was a peaceful preview of the possibly bitter snows to come with the beginning jf winter. To keep ahead on the weather situation for the next few days, don't miss the three-day forecast on page two. "There's something that's missing here" Raj Kumar "It's the economy of the whole situation which is leading the game. We are being led here without realizing the implications," he said. "Keep in mind that personal touch, that milk of humanity, will be de-emphasized." Andrew Christiansen, a senior English major and tutor at both Student Support Services and at the Writing Center, said WSU Online will limit his ability to experience thetutor-student relationship. "I think when you become too computer-oriented and too dependent on the online experience, you lose the SportS see page 20 Omfoucteroi Committee prepared for year By Patrick Parkinson campus affairs editor-The Signpost Are you upset with a professor or tired of being harassed by campus police? Perhaps you are a victim of sexual harassment or perturbed by the lack of a Nietzsche class in the philosophy department. Weber State University's ombudsman committee, on Nov. 1, will begin addressing the needs of students. Lori Pacheco, a student advocate on the committee, is excited about this opportunity to serve as a voice for students. "We're hoping within two weeks to get the tables out and going and to get our office up and running," Pacheco said. The ombudsman committee began last spring as a project in a Public Relations 440 class. A proposal was written by Chad Johnson, the project's creative coordinator, media relations specialist Carolyn Bell and account manager, Robin Wild. Tammy Smith, a student in the class, said the three were passionate about the proposal becoming reality. She said Larry Stahle, the instructor for the course was behind them all the way. "1 think it's a great concept." See Committee page 22 real-time interaction, and you lose the interpersonal dynamic," he said. If he were forced to tutor students on the Internet, Christiansen said he would lose that vital connection which is part of his self-described "selfish" joy of helping students learn to write seeing improvement. "When you aren't working directly with a student, you don't get to see the effects, and that can really harm the experience," he said. Judy Hurst, director of student See Online page 22 Classifieds . . . .see page 23

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ui Homer would be m ofo j proud... ...the special section 'TTtrr may not be as long, but it covers all the Homecoming fun. See Special Section.. ft . ii Wednesday, October 15, 1997 www.weber.edusignpost Volume 60 Number 16 Trustees discuss changes on By Patrick Parkinson campus affairs editor-The Signpost A representative told Weber State University's Board of Trustees, Tuesday, that Browning Center construction is on schedule and should be completed by the end of January, 1999. The board later questioned Steve Rackham, director of architectural services, about sidewalk construction in the plaza between the student services and Shepherd Union buildings. The project, scheduled for completion over a year ago, had a setback when a contractor error produced a sidewalk that did not meet ADA requirements, he said. Rackham said a delay in the completion of the artwork which lines the sidewalk has, however, been the main problem for the completion of t p. L WSU raises By Joe Bartenhagen news editor-The Signpost When Utah Gov. Mike Leavitt visited the Weber State University campus Oct. 2, it was to promote his vision of the future of higher education in the state. Part of that vision, formed by the governor's desire to meld technology with education, is the advent of WSU Online. The WSU Online program enables students to take classes from the privacy of their own homes, offering over 20 courses for students during the fall quarter. Even more will be offered next quarter, and it is a concept that has raised a concern on campus: will the online experience interfere with the traditional educational experience? "It's not the answer to our educational problems." said English professor Brad Roshaar. "The Virtual inside post news see page 2&3 "The change will help students get a two-yeor degree in two years." David Eisler the project. Later, board member Doug Holmes raised four academic items in need of the board's approval. The items included the need for a minor in Slavic studies, a name change for the associates degree in the nursing program, WSU's relationship with the Applied Technology Center and a revision along general education lines for the bachelor of science degree. U-UU i rati questions University is a good way of getting information to people, but I guess that I'm a humanist; you need that human touch. . . I'm more nostalgic than phobic."Roghaar equated the online class-. room experience with a time when he, because of a power failure, had to teach in a dark classroom. "I couldn't do it. . . 1 was stumbling over my words," he said. For Raj Kumar, professor of communication. WSU Online has raised questions about the human touch of editorial see pege 4 The nursing program feels changing the name of its associates degree to associate of applied science will assist students needing licensure pending graduation. "The change will help students get a two-year degree in two years," WSU provost, David Eisler said. The other degree-related change finds the science department requesting a bachelor of science degree require a bit more exposure to science 9'' ' - si. , .!X v i 'i i ; ' . ft i Pl k.. I - f.ivC ' t H , about human touch of teaching teaching. "I have some problems with it in terms of social interaction," Kumar said. "Are we going to create a society that is fragmented? What happens to this face-to-face interaction? There's something that's missing there." Kumar said it is the solitary nature of the online educational experience that troubles him most about the new program, and that it hints at the passing of a time when people, as part of society as a whole, were able to tune-in to a "national" experience. "There are some moments when everyone shares the same emotions, like with the moon landing in 1969. Those moments have become few and far between," he said. Kumar said his advice for dealing with this new technology is to not go away from it. but to be mindful of ils origins and implications. Homecoming . . . page 7 campus classes. The board discussed foreign language requirements, which differentiate a BA from a BS. Changes were approved allowing the BS degree the same differentiation, but science related.WSU President Paul H. Thompson began the board's first meeting of fall quarter thanking Gov. Michael O. Leavitt for his Oct. 2 visit which discussed the Western Governors University. He acknowledged an award presented to WSU's manufacturing engineering technology program from the Society of Manufacturing Engineers.He said the $170,000 award is the second-largest presented to a university by the SME this year. See Board page 3 First fall of the season... The first snow of the year covered the mountain tops above the WSU campus. The light snow was a peaceful preview of the possibly bitter snows to come with the beginning jf winter. To keep ahead on the weather situation for the next few days, don't miss the three-day forecast on page two. "There's something that's missing here" Raj Kumar "It's the economy of the whole situation which is leading the game. We are being led here without realizing the implications," he said. "Keep in mind that personal touch, that milk of humanity, will be de-emphasized." Andrew Christiansen, a senior English major and tutor at both Student Support Services and at the Writing Center, said WSU Online will limit his ability to experience thetutor-student relationship. "I think when you become too computer-oriented and too dependent on the online experience, you lose the SportS see page 20 Omfoucteroi Committee prepared for year By Patrick Parkinson campus affairs editor-The Signpost Are you upset with a professor or tired of being harassed by campus police? Perhaps you are a victim of sexual harassment or perturbed by the lack of a Nietzsche class in the philosophy department. Weber State University's ombudsman committee, on Nov. 1, will begin addressing the needs of students. Lori Pacheco, a student advocate on the committee, is excited about this opportunity to serve as a voice for students. "We're hoping within two weeks to get the tables out and going and to get our office up and running," Pacheco said. The ombudsman committee began last spring as a project in a Public Relations 440 class. A proposal was written by Chad Johnson, the project's creative coordinator, media relations specialist Carolyn Bell and account manager, Robin Wild. Tammy Smith, a student in the class, said the three were passionate about the proposal becoming reality. She said Larry Stahle, the instructor for the course was behind them all the way. "1 think it's a great concept." See Committee page 22 real-time interaction, and you lose the interpersonal dynamic," he said. If he were forced to tutor students on the Internet, Christiansen said he would lose that vital connection which is part of his self-described "selfish" joy of helping students learn to write seeing improvement. "When you aren't working directly with a student, you don't get to see the effects, and that can really harm the experience," he said. Judy Hurst, director of student See Online page 22 Classifieds . . . .see page 23